QSTL-EACOP- MARINE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST.

About this job:

Q-Sourcing Tanzania Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania Uganda Kenya Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our Tanzania based client we are looking for a competent and experienced Marine Operations Specialist.

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Report to: Terminal Manager (N1)

Field Manager TZ (N2)

LOCATION: Tanga

WHO WE ARE:

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a Midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline a 1443 km long electrically heated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale - Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to the international markets.

MISSIONS / JOB DIMENSIONS

The Job Holder is responsible for all activities relating to the preparation and validation of the marine procedures and equipment selected for the operation of the Load Out Facility (LOF) jetty at Tanga. The role of the Marine Operations Specialist will be HIGHLY CRITICAL to avoid any impact on operations through the proper implementation of required means.

Project Phase

Represent the Company on marine matters as far as partners external agencies authorities and other stakeholders as required

Provide technical expertise and coordination of resources for all EACOP marine activities including ocean going vessels marine support base oil terminal management oil tankers diving operations oil spill response marine surveying and construction during the Project phase

Elaborate with the project the maintenance plan of the marine equipment of the terminal such as but not limited to fenders docking stations loading arms

Follow the notice to mariners and guide to port entries with MST update

Provide technical support to the Jetty Project team regarding the finalization of the Marine Maneuvering real time simulation the fine tuning of the berthing configuration design and the set-up (in coordination with the Jetty Contractor) of the marine construction activities.

Define with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) the means personnel and facilities required for the MST marine operations as per international requirements together with the planning to be ready for RFSU

Review with TPA the required personnel training for the operations of the load-out facility (LOF)

Assist TPA to prepare the related scope of work for the terminal marine means in line with all the studies performed and defined weather criteria

Validate the technical specifications and selection of the marine means and providers for the MST operations

Define and implement the list of operational procedures and check lists for the terminal for the RFSU

Assist the project to finalize the offloading jetty features

Operations Phase

Position to evolve as Loading Master on 4x4 work regime and assure readiness for movement and custody transfer of crude between the terminal and tanker ships.

To have all the necessary means and personnel fully trained for the first tanker loading at MST

To have all required documentation means facilities and personnel ready and approved for RFSU

To have all required procedures required in berthing and unberthing of tankers and the gangway.

To have LOF Emergency Response Plan approved by all stakeholders and equipment available for RFSU

To have LOF Oil Spill Response Plan approved by all stakeholders and equipment available for RFSU

Marine means and associated services for tanker berthing as per international requirements will be managed by TPA as defined in the Home Governments Agreement (HGA).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HSE-Governance:

Ensuring that all activities he is responsible for or involved in are performed with the highest level of consideration in the Project Quality Policy and management system

Ensuring that all Logistics activities linked to Marine operations are performed with regard to Project Ethics Human Rights and code of conduct policies and personally demonstrating an exemplary behavior

Ensuring that all activities he is responsible for or involved in are performed with the highest level of consideration to HSE risk management protection of human health respect of various communities and care for environment.

Implementing of the Tanzanian Local Content Requirements

Assessing the impact of the tanker operations and vessels movement in Tanga bay on the general traffic and fishing activities.

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health safety and welfare of workers communities and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore the employee is mandated to:

Fully comply with Company H3SE (Health Safety Social Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.

Participate in HSEQ and promote this culture to co-workers.

Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.

Communicate to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them.

Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Professional Experience Required:

Minimum 10 years Oil and Gas Industry Experience at least 5 years of which should have been gained in vessel berthing on trestle jetty and vessel loading operations in similar ports including all C/P claims and constraints understanding

Master Mariner STCW II/2 Class 1 Deck (Unlimited) Chief Officer Certificate of Competency (Desirable)

Valid offshore survival or training required for boarding a seagoing vessel.

Experience in port equipment and vessel contract management

Ability to analyze DMA and all project documents related to port design and installation

PSFSO certificate

Ship manned model training

Knowledge of Oil Spill Response

Behavioral competencies:

Team working leadership adaptability proven record of achievement within marine operations

Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

Fluency in English

How to apply:

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: or link below not later than 1^ST SEPTEMBER 2025.

position is open to Locals and Expats.

For any further clarifications call 0.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.